I wonder why it is possible to search and download books directly from the Read 2 Go app, if this is indeed an Apple restriction. I do not see a difference.
Chuck (mobile) Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:43 AM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: > Unfortunately, this is a restriction put in place by Apple, and applies to > all vendors of content, except for Apple, of course. However, I think that > there should be an exception in this case, because there is no money changing > hands. > > Andy > > > -----Original Message----- From: Michael Malver > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 4:18 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval > > I personally hope that an organized campaign can be created once the initial > version is released to make it clear (assuming I'm not in a minority) that > we want a search and download feature built into the phone. If we have > enough knowledge to go on the web and create a wish list in the first place, > we should be able to handle a search screen in the bard app. Making people > go to the web and add books in the kindle app makes sense since sales are > involved, but for the bard app, by only disappointment, upon hearing > reviews, was that no search facility was included. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Christopher Chaltain > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:23 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval > > According to the interviews last spring, you could download books directly > to your device from the recently released list and your wish list. You can > use a browser to add books to your wish list. I assume you can also copy > them over to your iPhone via iTunes. > > On 09/15/2013 12:20 AM, Andy Baracco wrote: >> Will you be able to select and download books directly through your >> device, or will it be like the kindle and Nook apps where you have to >> do the actual selection on a PC and go back to your device to have it >> transferred to your device? >> >> Andy >> >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Sherrie >> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:36 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >> >> I love listening to books on my iPhone. I have been using an app >> called Audio Book and Podcast Player to listen to mp3 books with no >> problems. I think the Bard app will be similar. The nice part is >> that when using wired earphones (which I do all the time) you can stop >> and start the books with the switch in the earphone wire. Since this >> is an Apple feature for "music" >> apps I would be shocked if it did not work with the BARD app. So you >> should be able to use a physical button to stop and start. >> I play books most of the time and have no battery problems from it. >> Only battery problems are from GPS type apps. >> I would explain how to put books on the phone with iTunes but it won't >> be necessary after the BARD app is here. >> At night I do use my BARD player or my Victor since it is much easier >> and has the sleep feature. But I have traveled with only the iPhone >> and used it at night as well. >> The BARD app is the reason I got my iPhone in the first place and I >> got a 64 G to be ready. I am sooooooo ready!!! >> Sherrie >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Rick Alfaro >> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:58 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RE: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >> >> That's a very good point. One can do it but but not as easy and as >> straight forward as it should be. >> >> I'm thinking about the possibility of using DownCast for mp3 audio >> books but haven't tried it yet. >> >> >> >> Best regards, >> >> Rick Alfaro >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou >> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 4:29 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >> >> I still haven't found an easy way to put audio books on the IPhone >> which are not Audible books. So without this, I still need my >> BookSense. >> >> On 9/13/13, Christopher Chaltain <chalt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> I'm really looking forward to the BARD Mobile app, but I also like >>> having a separate device. In addition to what Eric says below about >>> the battery consumption, I also like just being able to pick up my >>> Booksense, and by pressing just one button, start reading a book >>> right where I left off. No need to unlock the device, jump to the app >>> switcher and bring up my BARD Mobile app to start reading again. The >>> fact that it's a physical button, and I can just pause/play my >>> reading by hitting a physical button while the Booksense is in my >>> pocket, is also a plus. I know it's not that hard to get the BARD >>> Mobile app to start reading again, but it is convenient to have a >>> device dedicated to my book reading and being only one button away from > reading. >>> >>> I also think the booksense is a bit lighter and easier to carry around. >>> I can operate it's buttons while it's in my pocket. I also have a >>> lanyard, so I can just hang it from my neck. >>> >>> Would I go out and buy a Booksense if I already had an iPhone and the >>> BARD Mobile app? I'm not sure, but I do know that I'll be using both >>> my iPhone and my Booksense to read BARD books once I get my hands on >>> the BARD Mobile app. >>> >>> On 09/13/2013 02:57 PM, eric oyen wrote: >>>> there are advantages to using a separate device. >>>> Chief among these is battery life on the iPhone. Playing media sucks >>>> down battery like an old drunk on a bender. Its the same with other >>>> apps that have discrete devices (trekker breeze, color detector and >> barcode reader). >>>> all of these devices are specially designed for that one task. Its >>>> been my experience that iPhone apps are fine in a pinch, but when >>>> you want reliability without sacrificing battery life, its better to >>>> have the extra devices on hand. >>>> >>>> Sure, its convenient to have all your functions and technology in >>>> one device, but it that device breaks, you are out a whole lot more >>>> than just a phone. >>>> >>>> Just something to keep in mind. >>>> >>>> -eric >>>> >>>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Rick Alfaro wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yes, it's the official app from NLS so we can read books downloaded >>>>> from BARD on our iDevices. Between this app, the Kindle app, the >>>>> Nook app, and Voice Dream Reader or Read2Go for BookShare books, >>>>> it's hard to imagine why one would need devices like the Stream or >>>>> BookSense but I'm sure some may still prefer using a separate >>>>> device. This is my plan so I will be upgrading to the 64gb version >>>>> of the 5s so I have no issues with space. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Best regards, >>>>> >>>>> Rick Alfaro >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>> Behalf Of Alan Paganelli >>>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 2:58 PM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>>> >>>>> I haven't been following this thread. Is this an app which will >>>>> let you listen to NLS talking books on an iPhone for example? >>>>> ------- >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Alan >>>>> >>>>> Go Chicago Bears in 2013! >>>>> >>>>> Teenagers; Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents? Act >>>>> now!!!!! >>>>> Move out. Get a job. Pay your bills wile you still know everything. >>>>> >>>>> Please click on: >>>>> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ >>>>> There, you'll find free files of my arrangements and performances >>>>> played on the Yamaha Tyros 1 keyboard. The albums in Technics >>>>> format formerly on my website are still available upon request. >>>>> Thanks for listening! >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Scott Rumery" <blindfait...@gmail.com> >>>>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>>> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 7:39 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: BARD app submitted to Apple for approval >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> How do you know this? If this is true then that is great news >>>>>> because I know that there are a lot of blind people who have been >>>>>> waiting a very log >>>>> >>>>>> time for it. >>>>>> >>>>>> Scott Rumery >>>>>> On Sep 13, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Bill Holton <bill32...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The app has been submitted, so should be out very soon. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>>>>> Google Group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing viphone@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing >>>>>>> viphone+ow...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing >>>>>>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting >>>>>>> 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